LAS VEGAS -- The Sacramento Kings advanced to the NBA Summer League championship game with a 98-88 victory over the top-seeded Toronto Raptors on Saturday.
Sacramento, now on a five-game unbeaten streak, relied on the standout play of forward Isaac Jones, who finished with 21 points on 13-of-17 shooting and added six rebounds in 29 minutes. Maxime Raynaud supported the attack with 12 points and seven rebounds, while Mason Jones contributed 17 points, including a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line.
The Kings took control early, outscoring the Raptors 28-16 in the first quarter and never trailed. Toronto closed the gap in the second quarter, but Sacramento pulled away after halftime, fueled by defensive stops and fast-break points. Sacramento finished the game shooting just under 50 percent from the field.
Toronto was paced by guard Jamal Shead, who tallied a game-high 24 points with 12 assists. Ja’Kobe Walter added 19 points, shooting 3-of-10 from beyond the arc. However, the Raptors struggled with turnovers and shot only 29 percent from three-point range, hampering their comeback efforts.
The win moves Sacramento into the Summer League title game, marking another strong showing in Las Vegas as the team looks to claim a third championship in franchise history.
• Isaac Jones: 21 pts (13-17 FG), 6 reb
• Maxime Raynaud: 12 pts, 7 reb
• Mason Jones: 17 pts, 3-5 3PT, 8-8 FT
• Jamal Shead (Raptors): 24 pts, 12 ast
• Kings: 49.3% FG, 8-27 3PT
• Raptors: 44.6% FG, 9-31 3PT
Sacramento will face the winner of the other semifinal in the championship game on Sunday, currently between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets.